The association between diet and breast cancer risk has been investigated extensively and
has led to some recommendations for prevention. Research suggests that maintaining a …

Clarification of the role of diet in breast cancer pathogenesis is important in order to identify
modifiable risk factors on which to focus prevention efforts. Excess weight and weight gain in …

The major risk factors for breast cancer are hormone-related, and the only well-established
diet-related risk factors for breast cancer are obesity and alcohol consumption. Obesity …

Background: Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the
United States. Extensive research has been completed to evaluate the relationship between …

Epidemiologic evidence on the relation between nutrition and breast cancer is reviewed.
After several decades of study, many aspects of the role of diet in breast cancer etiology are …

The role of diet for the risk of breast cancer is of great interest as a potentially modifiable risk
factor. The evidence from prospective observational studies was reviewed and summarized …

We evaluated the risk of breast cancer in relation to the frequency of consumption of a few
selected dietary items. Data were used from a case‐control study of 1,108 histologically …

Obesity, overweight, and a sedentary lifestyle—all common conditions in breast cancer
patients—are likely to be associated with poor survival and poor quality of life in women with …

The observation of large differences in breast cancer rates between countries has led to the
hypothesis that excessive intake of dietary fat is an important risk factor for breast cancer in …

This article presents a review of the epidemiologic evidence on the relationship between
breast cancer risk and nutritional factors. Particular attention is given to the relationship …